What is the difference between autohold and electronic handbrake?
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In simple terms, the electronic handbrake is useless for hill starts and is purely a parking brake; while AUTOHOLD allows the driver to leisurely release the brake during hill starts, then accelerate to start, just like on flat ground, without any rolling back. Here are the relevant introductions: 1. Electronic handbrake: It is a handbrake, a parking brake controlled by electronic circuits. After the electronic handbrake is engaged, as long as the seat belt is fastened, you can start directly without first releasing the electronic handbrake. 2. AUTOHOLD: It is an automatic parking system that allows the driver to avoid unnecessary sliding without having to keep the brake pedal depressed for a long time. Especially during hill starts, it can prevent the car from rolling back. As long as the seat belt is fastened and the AUTOHOLD function is activated, when stopping during driving (for example, at a red light), after the driver steps on the brake to stop, AUTOHOLD will automatically hold the car (equivalent to keeping the brake pedal depressed, even in D gear, without needing to keep the foot on the brake, the car remains in a braked state). To release the braking state (such as when starting), just lightly press the accelerator to release the brake.
